This coffee spot is pretty standard, as far as coffee shops go in Portland, but it does have the added bonus of being very close to the MAX stops. They're open late, and serve good coffee. Plus, there's always a good people watching experience unfolding outside. The tables are kind of uncomfortable, and it doesn't really strike me as a place that's conducive to sitting and working for a few hours. Perhaps that's just the nature of downtown, though.

If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland, duck into the Portland Coffee House where the atmosphere is always serene, and the coffee hot (unless you want it iced of course)

portland coffee house has always been one of my favorite coffee places to go to. they dont have a wide selection of coffees but the locations around the city are excellent and you can sit for hours and drink your cup of coffee without being disturbed. the prices are reasonable and the service is good.

PROS: privacy
CONS: not a big selection of coffees